🌻 RAWSOME LIVING | August Harvest & Vitality 🍅✨
- Lecza Tianzon
- 3 days ago
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🌻 RAWSOME LIVING | August Harvest & Vitality 🍅✨
Hi Rawsome Souls 🌻💚
August is nature's season of abundance. Gardens are overflowing, farmers markets are bursting with vibrant colors, and every fresh fruit and vegetable reminds us that wellness grows through small, intentional choices made every day.
As summer begins its gentle transition toward autumn, it's the perfect opportunity to refresh your routines, nourish your body deeply, and celebrate all the progress you've made this year.
Whether you're enjoying juicy peaches, crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, or colorful tomatoes, each meal is another opportunity to fuel your body with living foods that energize from the inside out.
Let's continue choosing vitality together. 🌱✨
🌿 Other Upcoming Wellness Retreats & Health Experiences in 2026 and 2027
Woodstock Fruit Festival 🍉🎶 📅 August 9–16, 2026 📍 Mandala Springs Retreat, California, USA
Festival of Fresh Fruits 🍓🌞 📅 August 17–23, 2026 📍 Austria
Macedonia Fruit Festival 🍇🏞️ 📅 September 3–6, 2026 📍 Hotel Solferino, Struga, North Macedonia
Fruit & Sea 🍋🌊 📅 September 28 – October 5, 2026 📍 Dalaman, Turkey
Portugal Fruit Celebration 🍊🌊 📅 October 14–18, 2026 📍 Algarve, Portugal
Raw Nature Retreat Fall 🍂🌿 📅 October 21–25, 2026 📍 Sant Cebrià de Vallalta, Barcelona – Spain
Vitality in Paradise 🌴✨ 📅 November 8–15, 2026 📍 Bali, Indonesia
Vegan Wellness Retreat 🥗🌞 📅 March 18–22, 2027 📍 Utopia, Texas, USA
Love Raw Food and Yoga Retreats 🥥🧘♀️ 📅 March 25 – April 1, 2027 📍 Costa Rica 🇨🇷
If any of these speak to you, now’s the time to start planning and reserving your spot. These gatherings fill up quickly, and each one offers a truly unique experience you won’t want to miss 🌞
Book these upcoming retreats and events, and step into a season of growth, healing, and connection 🌱💫
🌞 FEATURED WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT
Why Seasonal Eating Matters
Nature gives us exactly what our bodies need each season. August's harvest offers foods rich in hydration, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help support digestion, energy, skin health, and immune function.
🌻 Seasonal favorites:
🍅 Tomatoes
🍉 Watermelon
🥒 Cucumbers
🍑 Peaches
🫐 Blueberries
🌽 Fresh Corn
🌿 Basil
🥬 Leafy Greens
Choosing seasonal produce often means better flavor, more nutrients, and supporting local farmers.
🧬 WELLNESS FEATURE
Gut Health Starts With Plants
A healthy gut influences:
✨ Digestion
✨ Mood
✨ Immune system
✨ Energy
✨ Inflammation
Plant foods naturally provide fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria.
Simple habits:
🥗 Eat colorful produce
🥒 Include fermented foods
💧 Stay hydrated
🥝 Enjoy fresh fruit daily
🌱 Reduce processed foods
🌞 WELLNESS CONVERSATION FEATURE
Light, Longevity & Living in Sync with Nature
I’m sharing insights from a powerful conversation with wellness educator Liz Earle, centered on how light, water, and daily rhythms influence how we age and feel.
She emphasizes the importance of aligning with natural daylight patterns—starting the day with outdoor light exposure, avoiding screens first thing in the morning, and allowing the body to naturally regulate hormones, energy, and sleep cycles. According to her, even simple habits like stepping outside within minutes of waking can meaningfully support circadian rhythm, mood, and long-term vitality.
The conversation also explores hydration and mineral balance, where she encourages a more intentional approach to water highlighting filtration, electrolyte replenishment, and the role of trace minerals in cellular energy. From structured and hydrogen-rich water to gentle sun exposure, the focus is on returning to foundational elements that support the body at a cellular level: light, water, and nature.
👉 Watch the full video here: Liz Earle: How to Age Backwards (Light, Water, and Mitochondria for Women in Midlife)
🌱 Wellness Corner: When You Fall Off Track
One of the biggest misconceptions about living a healthier lifestyle is believing you have to be perfect. The truth is, falling off your program is completely normal, and it's something almost everyone experiences.
Instead of feeling guilty or judging yourself, take a moment to reflect.
Ask yourself:
📝 What happened?
💭 Was it a thought or emotion?
👃 Was it a smell or craving?
👥 Were you influenced by being around others or feeling group pressure?
Journaling can be a powerful way to bring awareness to these moments. By understanding what triggered you, you can make more mindful choices next time. Remember, every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. Progress, not perfection is the goal
🍓 Did You Know? Fruit Spotlight
Did you know fresh fruits continue to change after they're harvested? 🍇
To keep your fruits and vegetables at their best:
🧼 Wash produce just before eating to help prevent excess moisture from causing spoilage.
🧺 Store fruits and vegetables separately, as some fruits release natural ethylene gas that can speed up ripening.
❄️ Refrigerate berries and leafy greens, while tomatoes, bananas, and avocados are often best kept at room temperature until ripe.
🌿 Remove damaged or bruised pieces promptly to help keep the rest fresh longer.
Taking a few extra steps to care for your produce helps preserve its freshness, flavor, and nutritional value.
🌯 RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Mock Tuna Burritos
Looking for a satisfying, plant-based meal that's quick to prepare? These Mock Tuna Burritos are packed with wholesome ingredients, delicious flavor, and plenty of crunch, making them perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
🥜 What You'll Need:
2 cups soaked almonds
Fresh dill (optional)
Garlic powder and/or onion powder, to taste
Celery, finely chopped
Onion, finely chopped
Tortillas and your favorite fresh greens and veggies for serving
👩🍳 How to Make It:
Blend the soaked almonds with the fresh dill (if using), garlic powder, and/or onion powder until the mixture reaches a flaky, tuna-like texture. Transfer to a bowl, then fold in the chopped celery and onion until you reach your desired consistency. Spoon the mixture into your favorite tortilla with fresh greens and veggies, roll it up, and enjoy!
🎭🍝 FEATURED SPOTLIGHT: A Culinary Adventure with Jacqine
Looking for a unique way to experience food, culture, and laughter?
I'm excited to share an incredible project from Jacqine Cohen-Bairy, creator of Adventures of a Comical Salesperson with International Recipes, an interactive musical e-cookbook unlike anything you've experienced before!
🌎 Travel the world through food while enjoying:
✨ International recipes from around the globe ✨ Comedy stories and memorable characters ✨ Music and sing-along audio tracks ✨ Sound effects and voiceovers ✨ Culinary inspiration for family gatherings and special occasions
Featuring cuisines including:
🍝 Italian 🥙 Greek 🥘 Spanish 🌮 Mexican 🍜 Thai 🍛 Indian 🍣 Japanese 🥗 Salads 🍰 Desserts ...and so much more!
This interactive experience combines cooking, storytelling, entertainment, and culture into one unforgettable culinary journey.
Whether you're a food lover, home chef, entertainer, or someone who simply enjoys trying something new, this e-cookbook offers a fresh and fun approach to cooking.
👉 Scan the QR code to learn more and purchase your copy today!
Disclosure: I earn a commission if you purchase through my link. Thank you for supporting my work and fellow creators! 💚
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With so many LifeWave patches available, it can be difficult to know which one best fits your goals. In this video, you'll get a simple overview of what each patch is designed to support—from healthy aging and energy to sleep, stress, recovery, and more.
Whether you're brand new to LifeWave or just curious about the differences between patches like X39, X49, Aeon, IceWave, Alavida, and others, this walkthrough is a great place to start.
🛡️ Supporting Your Body Every Day
Even with the healthiest diet, our bodies are constantly exposed to everyday stressors, from environmental toxins to physical and emotional stress.
That's why many people choose LifeWave patches as part of their daily wellness routine. Designed to support the body's natural processes, the patches work with your body's own signals to promote overall wellness, helping you feel your best while your healthy habits do the rest.
✨ Pairing nourishing foods, mindful habits, and daily wellness support creates a strong foundation for long-term health.
🎙️ The Patching Podcast
Check out The Patching Podcast! Stay tuned for their upcoming episodes, full of insights, stories, and inspiration.
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That's why we created the FREE Emerald City Newsletter—your weekly source of coaching insights, encouragement, and practical inspiration to help you move closer to the life you truly want.
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✨ 🌱 WELLNESS REMINDER OF THE WEEK
Your health is built through daily habits—not perfection.
Every nourishing meal. Every walk outside. Every moment of gratitude. Every glass of fresh juice.
These simple actions create powerful results over time.
Trust the process.
Honor your body.
Celebrate every step forward.
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We’d also love to hear from you! 💌
Take our quick Vitality Quiz, discover your Vitality Score, activate more energy, joy, and lightness, and share what topics, retreats, and wellness content you’d love to see more of.
🍐 Can You Find the Hidden Word?
A little newsletter challenge for you! 👀
Did you spot the hidden fruit tucked somewhere in this week’s newsletter? 🔍
Take another look through the stories, events, and little details above. When you think you’ve found it, send me a message and tell me what the hidden word is!
Just a little something fun to keep you on your toes—and maybe inspire you to slow down and notice the little things. 😉✨
Did you find it? Let me know! 💌
P.S. No peeking ahead… the answer is hiding in plain sight! 👀
💻 Stay Connected
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✨ Join our tribe – classes, workshops & retreats are more fun with community!
With so much love, light, and gratitude, Angel of Vitality — Shari Leiterman
🌿 Raw & Vegan Culinary Arts | Traveling Vegan/Raw Retreat Chef 🌞 Light-Activated Wellness Coaching | 🥗 Food Prep Classes & Meal Planning
🏖️ Wellness Retreats, Potlucks, Events & Talks 🔥 RawsomeLiving Programs: “Weight Free & Light Up,” “RawOvers,” and more!
🌱 “Fueled by Plants. Lit by Patches. Glowing with Vitality.”
📍 1218 TrueVeganRawsomeKitchen Millennium Parkway, Suite 2-22 Brandon, FL 33511 (Take Out)
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💻 Stay Connected
✨ Blog + recipes available now at RawsomeLivingLLC.com ✨ Follow & share: @rawsomelivingllc on social media
✨ Join our tribe – classes, workshops & retreats are more fun with community!
With so much love, light, and gratitude, Angel of Vitality — Shari Leiterman
🌿 Raw & Vegan Culinary Arts | Traveling Vegan/Raw Retreat Chef 🌞 Light-Activated Wellness Coaching | 🥗 Food Prep Classes & Meal Planning
🏖️ Wellness Retreats, Potlucks, Events & Talks 🔥 RawsomeLiving Programs: “Weight Free & Light Up,” “RawOvers,” and more!
🌱 “Fueled by Plants. Lit by Patches. Glowing with Vitality.”
📍 1218 TrueVeganRawsomeKitchen Millennium Parkway, Suite 2-22 Brandon, FL 33511 (Take Out)
📧 rawsome.h20@gmail.com
📧 rawsomelivingkitchen@gmail.com 🌐 www.rawsomelivingllc.com 📱 IG: rawsomelivingllc_
▶️Tiktok: rawsomelivingllc_ 📘 Facebook: ➡️ Shari Leiterman Personal ➡️ TrueVeganRawsomeKitchen
Discover seasonal vegetables and fruits.
Incorporate a variety of plant-based foods into your diet.
Prepare delicious and nutritious vegan meals.
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